Historical Markers and War Memorials in San Carlos, California
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San Carlos is in San Mateo County
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Dedicated to the lasting memory of those from the City of San Carlos and San Carlos High School who gave their lives while serving with the Armed Forces of the United States of America during the Vietnam War and in the Persian Gulf.
They fought . . . — — Map (db m18337) WM
On Brittan Avenue west of Alameda de las Pulgas, on the right when traveling west.
During World War ll, a heavy storm blanketed the Bay Area on the night of March 14, 1945. A U.S. Navy R4D (C-47) transport carrying a crew of three and 20 passengers was attempting to land at Oakland Airport. After aborting the landing, the R4D . . . — — Map (db m203103) HM
Near Skyway Road near Holly Street, on the left when traveling south.
Lat 39 - 04'N • Long 123 - 16'W
In Remembrance
Pan American Airways "Philippine Clipper" Martin (M-130) NC-14715
November 14, 1935 - January, 21, 1943
History
Total hours in the air 14,628. After eight years of flying . . . — — Map (db m92279) HM WM
On El Camino Real (State Highway 82) at San Carlos Avenue, on the right when traveling north on El Camino Real.
Erected 1888
Deeded as use as a railroad depot
by John W. Brittan
Site of the first San Carlos Telegraph
Post Office and Library
An Historical Site
Dedicated 1976 — — Map (db m41451) HM
Near El Camino Real (State Highway 82) at San Carlos Avenue.
Southern Pacific constructed this station in 1888 to meet the needs of the new town of San Carlos. The use of the Richardsonian Romanesque Revival style of architecture was exceedingly rare for railroad depots in California. This style and the use . . . — — Map (db m11041) HM
On Skyway Road near Holly Street, on the left when traveling south.
Born June 5, 1884, Santa Ana, California; Died July 15, 1913, Chico, California
Inspired by accounts of the first public flights of Wilber and Orville Wright, Chico resident Thaddeus Kerns constructed and flew a hang glider of his own . . . — — Map (db m92281) HM
